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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (freckles):

you can use the pythagorean theorem a lot here

OpenStudy (freckles):

well to be exact you just need it twice

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay, can you tell me if i have the correct answer?

hero (hero):

Label the angles to help you find the corresponding ratios for each similar triangle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you take me through the steps? @Hero

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They only have the measures for the sides in this problem not the angles

hero (hero):

You can use variables for the angles. Since each triangle is a right triangle, one of the angles is 90, the other two will be x or y and x + y = 90 so you know that much. Nevertheless, the way @freckles suggested is probably easiest for you.

hero (hero):

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